Tebow tweeted: "I am so excited that ESPN has given me this incredible opportunity.

"When I was six years old I fell in love with the game of football and while I continue to pursue my dream of playing quarterback in the NFL, this is an amazing opportunity to be a part of the unparalleled passion of college football and the SEC."

The former New York Jets quarterback will begin his football coverage for ESPN on Monday January 6.

Justin Connolly, senior vice president of programming for college networks at ESPN, said in a statement: "Tim is a SEC icon with a national fan base and broad appeal.

"He will be a significant contributor to the compelling content we will deliver with the SEC Network. Tim brings a wealth of knowledge about the game, the conference and the passion among SEC fans."

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